Welcome to CEOs You Should Know by iHeartMedia Chicago, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories and insightful conversations with some of the Windy City's most influential business leaders. Each episode, we dive deep into the journeys of Chicago's top entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of business. From startup success stories to corporate triumphs, our guests share their experiences, challenges, and the strategies that led them to the top. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the business world, this podcast offers valuable lessons and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in one of America's most dynamic cities. Tune in and get inspired by the leaders who are driving Chicago's economic growth and innovation.

Welcome to CEOs You Should Know by iHeartMedia Chicago, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories and insightful conversations with some of the Windy City's most influential business leaders. Each episode, we dive deep into the journeys of Chicago's top entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of business. From startup success stories to corporate triumphs, our guests share their experiences, challenges, and the strategies that led them to the top. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the business world, this podcast offers valuable lessons and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in one of America's most dynamic cities. Tune in and get inspired by the leaders who are driving Chicago's economic growth and innovation.

Welcome to CEOs You Should Know by iHeartMedia Chicago, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories and insightful conversations with some of the Windy City's most influential business leaders. Each episode, we dive deep into the journeys of...

CEOs You Should Know - Chicago

James Buddig: VP of Retail Sales at Carl Buddig and Company

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Dan Weishar: Co-Founder of Weishfest"

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Yushiro Kato: CEO and Co-Founder of CADDi

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If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's.

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Region President Chris Long sits down with Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, to talk about hospitality, culinary craft and leading an iconic brand through a turnaround.

Jim traces the influences that shaped him, from a Marine father who taught him work ethic to a mother who made hospitality the center of their home. He shares how a chef's mindset still guides the way he leads, why "the speed of trust" matters when building a leadership team and how P.F. Chang's is working to turn "I like P.F. Chang's, but I haven't been there in a while" into "I love P.F. Chang's, and I was there last night." He also takes Chris inside the brand's turnaround, from renewed focus on the in-restaurant experience and culinary innovation to double-digit sales growth, rising guest traffic and plans to expand P.F. Chang's footprint in the U.S. and around the world.

Guest: Jim Mazany, CEO, P.F. Chang's

Host: Chris Long, Region President, iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth & Central Texas

If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's.
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Region President Chris Long sits down with Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, to talk about hospitality, culinary craft and leading an iconic brand through a turnaround.
Jim traces the influences that shaped him, from a Marine father who taught him work ethic to a mother who made hospitality the center of their home. He shares how a chef's mindset still guides the way he leads, why "the speed of trust" matters when building a leadership team and how P.F. Chang's is working to turn "I like P.F. Chang's, but I haven't been there in a while" into "I love P.F. Chang's, and I was there last night." He also takes Chris inside the brand's turnaround, from renewed focus on the in-restaurant experience and culinary innovation to double-digit sales growth, rising guest traffic and plans to expand P.F. Chang's footprint in the U.S. and around the world.
Guest: Jim Mazany, CEO, P.F. Chang's
Host: Chris Long, Region President, iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth &amp; Central Texas

Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's

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James Buddig: VP of Retail Sales at Carl Buddig and Company

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